Sumter police search for 2nd suspect in fatal shooting along East Charlotte Avenue; 1 suspect in custody

An investigation is underway after Sumter Police Department responded to a shots-fired call on Monday, Aug. 24. 

At about 11:45 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to East Charlotte Avenue in the Anne Park community and found a victim injured in the road, according to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the police department. 

The victim, a 24-year-old male, was taken to a local hospital where he later died, McGirt said. Sumter County Coroner’s Office has notified next of kin, and an autopsy has been scheduled. 

Soon after officers arrived, a vehicle connected to the shooting was spotted by officers. It crashed into a pole on Andrena Drive and two occupants got out and ran, McGirt said. 

One of the suspects was located nearby and taken into custody. 

Officers are working to identify and locate the second person who fled. 

Anyone with information or who might have seen or heard something at about the time of the shooting and/or the crash is asked to contact the police department at (803) 436-2700. 

Tips can be provided by calling Sumter Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718 or submitting tips to www.p3tips.com or the P3 Tips app.